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Connecticut Begins Enrollment of Charter Oak Health Plan for Low-Income Residents July 1, 2008 - Governor Rell launched the Charter Oak Health Plan. State residents ages 19 - 65 who do not qualify for existing state health insurance programs and are not insured through an employer are eligible for the plan, as well as those paying high premiums through private insurance, such as COBRA. The plan has no income requirement. Residents must be uninsured for at least six months to qualify for the plan. Monthly premiums are between $75 and $259, with subsidies available for residents who have incomes below 300% of the federal poverty level. Co-payments are $25 for primary care office visits and $35 for specialist visits. Preventive care visits are fully covered by the state, and deductibles for inpatient hospital treatment, outpatient surgical and inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing range from $150 to $900 for an individual. The plan includes a prescription package with a three-tiered co-pay structure. Beneficiaries are required to contribute 10% of hospital bills, and annual coverage is capped at $100,000. No dental or vision coverage is included. The Governor announced a toll free hotline, 1-877-77-CTOAK (1-877-772-8625) set up for the public to get more information about Charter Oak. The line is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays Charter Oak Health Plan Website Charter Oak Health Plan Summary
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